Life of McK

This experience has been an interesting one..to say the least.

This tattoo was something that I have been wanting for probably about a year now, and yesterday (July 27th) I thought why not get it today? So I called a local tattoo artist at 5pm and got in at 6pm. I didn’t tell anyone I was getting it until after, and some of the reactions have been hard on me.

I know what you’re thinking… McKayla it’s just a tattoo, everyone gets them. Why are you making this a big deal? or maybe you’re thinking that this was a terrible idea and that since I’m only 18 I’m going to regret it later…

Something that I have always struggled with is people’s opinions of me. I have always been afraid to draw attention to myself and by announcing this tattoo I’m doing just that. I’ve gotten mixed reactions.. I was called goofy, some people love it and applaud me, and others…Well aren’t crazy about it. BUT regardless, I am here to say, that I don’t care what others think about it.

This tattoo has a lot of meaning to me, and I wouldn’t have gotten it if it didn’t.

So here’s the story of why I got an EKG tattooed on my wrist:

As some of you may know, in the past few years I have struggled a lot with depression and anxiety. It’s something I haven’t had to deal with in a long time, and for that I am so proud of myself. It’s something that is a part of me, and as hard as it was, and as much as I NEVER thought it would get better…It did.

An EKG records the electrical signals in your heart..(If ya didn’t know) Or what I like to call it: a heart beat. This tattoo on my wrist is a symbol of hard times, and how no matter what, I am still here, and breathing, through whatever may come my way.

The reason I decided to put it on my wrist is because I wanted to be able to look at it when I need it. It’s a little reminder to me that I AM strong, and I can get through anything.

Thanks for reading! 🙂

-McKayla